University of Nebraska, Lincoln--Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

INSTITUTION:University of Nebraska, Lincoln
DEPARTMENT:Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
POSITION:Assistant Professor
LINK:https://employment.unl.edu/postings/37440
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Successful candidates are expected to establish a vigorous research program of national and international recognition, to teach undergraduate and graduate chemical and biomolecular engineering courses, collaborate with other faculty, and be involved in service to the university and profession. Ideal candidates are also expected to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate academic programs within the department and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research.

The Department has 12 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty, 140 undergraduates, and 30 graduate students. The research areas are open for this position. The faculty member will complement our work in Biocatalysis, Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Electrochemical Engineering, Water Desalination, Separations, Nanomaterials, Inorganic materials, Fuel Cells, and Polymers.

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering resides in a $24 million building that was built in 2003. It features the latest in research laboratory design, including a modern and well-equipped bio-process manufacturing facility, a state-of-the-art computer control system for laboratories; and next-generation distance education technology. In addition to this building, the University has a $13.8 million Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience (NCMN) collaborative facility that was completed in 2011. NCMN is a multidisciplinary organization with over 90 faculty members. Research areas include: material properties at the nanoscale, self-assembly, ordered nanoarrays, quantum dots and wires, nanoelectronics, quantum computing, nanomechanics, nanooptics, molecular design, nanoelectro-mechanical systems, and nanobiological function and life sciences.

Applicants must have a bachelor degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering or a related field and must have earned a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering or a related field.

Must have a strong record of scholarly achievements and will complement our work in Biocatalysis, Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Electrochemical Engineering, Water Desalination, Separations, Nanomaterials, Inorganic materials, Fuel Cells, and Polymers.

Top priority is given to candidates who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, independent of research field.

Applications must be submitted via http://employment.unl.edu requisition F_130216. Complete applications will include: (1) curriculum vitae (including demonstrated research success); (2) statement of research and teaching plans (up to six and three pages, respectively); (3) three copies of selected publications; and, (4) the names of four references.

University of Michigan--Institute for Research on Women and Gender

INSTITUTION:University of Michigan
DEPARTMENT:Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG)
POSITION:Program Director for Faculty Research Development
LINK:www.umjobs.org
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Posting Title:     Program Director for Faculty Research Development

Market Title:     100116 – Academic and/or Research Program Officer Intermediate

Department:      Institute for Research on Women and Gender

FLSA:                    Exempt

Salary Range:    $75,000 - $85,000, based on qualifications and applied competencies.

Hours/Week:     40 Hours

How to apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume/CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. An online application must be submitted for employment consideration through the UM job portal at www.umjobs.org Apply for job number 89073.

Job Summary:

The Program Director for Faculty Research Development (PDFRD) has the primary responsibility for enhancing research at the Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG) at the University of Michigan. The PDFRD works under the direction of the Director of IRWG.

Founded in 1995, IRWG is an interdisciplinary research unit that supports U-M faculty and students in their research on women, gender, and sexuality. In addition, IRWG sponsors a variety of speakers and events to foster intellectual exploration and social change.

This position requires an academic with a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of research and scholarship, the ability to communicate collegially and knowledgeably with faculty in an array of disciplines that use diverse methodological approaches.  It also requires the establishment and maintenance of informed scholarly contact with funding agency program officers in both public and private funding sectors.

Responsibilities: The specific duties include: assisting faculty in generating effective and fundable extramural proposals; providing detailed grant proposal development assistance through all stages of proposal conceptual development and refinement, including technical writing assistance; identifying key funding opportunities and building relationships with funders and decision-makers; coordinating with institutional research administration and leadership; providing funding source searches for faculty as needed; designing, conducting, and participating in grant development workshops and other interventions with faculty.

Required Qualifications: Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in the social sciences, humanities or health sciences, and have experience in grant development and scholarly writing.  We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Background screening:

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

University of Dayton--Department of Physics

INSTITUTION:University of Dayton
DEPARTMENT:Department of Physics
POSITION:Assistant Professor, Tenture Track Position 
LINK:http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/10629.
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Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, University of Dayton

The Physics Department at the University of Dayton invites applications to fill a new tenure track position at the assistant professor rank starting August 16, 2014. 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics and must be a theorist or computer modeler with demonstrated potential for establishing a research program in the environmental, atmospheric or climate change fields. Applicants must be able to articulate how undergraduate students could be engaged in their research program. The new faculty member must be committed to quality teaching to science and non-science students in a liberal arts environment. Application deadline is

January 17, 2014. 

This position will support the mission of the Physics Department by teaching courses for majors and non-majors at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, as well as engaging undergraduate students in research. The new faculty member will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in other departments at the university engaged in a variety of environmentally-related fields. 

Candidates with interest in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and those with an appreciation of Catholic and Marianist values are preferred. A complete application consists of cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and teaching philosophy. For more information about the position, a complete list of preferred qualifications, and to apply, please go to http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/10629.

Information about the Department of Physics can be found on our website at http://artssciences.udayton.edu/physics.

The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top-ten Catholic research university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community.

To attain its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion and affirmative action and to equal opportunity policies and practices. We act affirmatively to recruit and hire women, traditionally under-represented minority groups, people with disabilities, and veterans. UD has received an NSF ADVANCE grant designed to promote the advancement and representation of women in STEM fields.

Boise State University--Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering

INSTITUTION:Boise State University
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering
POSITION Lecturer, Senior Design - Temporary
LINK:http://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/searchcareers/temporary-lecturer-senior-design/
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Lecturer, Senior Design - Temporary
Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering
Search #EN-0017-13

The Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering at Boise State University is accepting applications for a temporary Lecturer position to teach senior capstone design for 2014 spring and fall semesters. Senior projects focus on the synthesis and application of the basic science, mathematics, engineering and design skills taught in earlier courses. These culminating design classes’ help students prepare for the workplace and will guide them through the various stages of a professional engineering design project, including the design, fabrication and experimental testing of a complex component or system.

At a minimum you should have:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
• Five years or more of applicable industry experience directly pertaining to design, fabrication, and testing

Application Procedure: Qualified applicants should send a cover letter addressed to the MBE Search Committee, indicating your interest and qualifications, resume or CV, and three professional references with contact information. Required documents should be emailed in a single pdf document to MBEsearch@boisestate.edu.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu/

About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org/

About the Department: http://coen.boisestate.edu/mbe/

Background Investigations – Any offer of employment at Boise State University will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. To view the University’s full Background Investigations policy, please go to http://policy.boisestate.edu.

Drug-Free Workplace – It is the policy of Boise State University to maintain a drug-free workplace and campus. For more information about this policy, please go to http://policy.boisestate.edu.

Jeanne Clery Statement - The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their campuses to all job applicants. To read the Boise State University Safety Report go to http://security.boisestate.edu/annual-security-reports.

Boise State University is a SMOKE FREE campus. For more information please go to http://healthservices.boisestate.edu/smokefree/

University of Texas at San Antonio--Department of Mechanical Engineering

INSTITUTION: University of Texas at San Antonio 
DEPARTMENT: Department of Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track Position
LINK:
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FACULTY POSITION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), invites applicants to apply for a tenured/tenure-track position to be filled by August 2014 at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is looking for an outstanding individual who can help the department strengthen its teaching and research programs. Applicants are sought in the broad research area of robotics and mechatronics, with subfields of interest to include, but not limited to: medical robotics and devices, mechanisms and design, human-machine interaction and haptics, manufacturing, or dynamic systems and controls.

The successful candidate is expected to build a successful, externally-funded research program. The candidate must be able to develop and teach innovative courses, supervise graduate students, obtain funding for their research programs, and communicate their research results in quality journals and at conferences. The ability to work collaboratively in research and teaching within the department or with the other departments within the College of Engineering is required.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates for Assistant Professor must have a strong commitment to research and a Ph.D. degree must be completed by the time of employment. Candidates for Associate Professor must have proven research records and significant, transferable extramural funding.

The city of San Antonio is a vibrant city of more than 1.3 million inhabitants, with significant economic growth, numerous industrial establishments and excellent school districts. The City and the University provide excellent cultural and educational opportunities as well as exceptional employment opportunities for spouses. The University has more than 31,000 students and is the third largest component in the University of Texas System. The College of Engineering at UTSA was established in 2000 and currently houses four departments. The ME Department is a fast-growing research oriented Department and has a projected faculty of 25+ with current programs at the bachelor, master and doctoral level. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in externally funded research and industry research consortium via the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems (http://camls.utsa.edu/), and the Center for Simulation, Visualization, and Real-Time Prediction  http://sivirt.utsa.edu).

The Search Committee will begin review of applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The target start date is August 2014.  Applicants must submit the following materials:

·         An application letter,

·         A list of at least three references with current e-mails and telephone numbers,

·         A statement of research and teaching interests,

·         A curriculum vitae

Application materials and inquiries may be sent electronically to: Marcela.Cabello@utsa.edu

or by mail to:

Ms. Marcela Cabello

Attn: Robotics Search Committee

EB 3.04.02

Department of Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas at San Antonio

One UTSA Circle

San Antonio, Texas 78249

Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire.  UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval.

Kettering University--Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

INSTITUTION: Kettering University
DEPARTMENT: Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
POSITION: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
LINK: https://jobs.kettering.edu
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering

Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Kettering University

The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) department at Kettering University invites

applications for a tenure track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, with an

anticipated start date of July 1, 2014. An earned doctorate in Industrial Engineering or a closely

related technical field is required, as is expertise in one or more of the areas of Production,

Scheduling, and Logistics. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be eligible to work in the United States. Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to develop and teach courses in Statistics, Quality, and Supply Chain. The applicant is expected to collaborate with other faculty members in the department who have expertise in Engineering Economy, Engineering Materials, Ergonomics, Human Factors, Manufacturing, PLC-Based Controls, Project Management, Reliability & Maintainability, Simulation, Statistics, Stochastic Modeling, System Design & Analysis, and Quality. All Kettering University undergraduate students participate in an excellent co-op program; thus, applicants with industrial experience or close ties with industry are preferred.

The Kettering University IME Department has once again been ranked No. 1 in the country by

U.S. News and World Report in the publication's annual 'Best Colleges' editions. Kettering

University is predominantly an undergraduate institution and strives for excellence in teaching.

However, in addition to teaching, the successful candidate is expected to conduct and publish

scholarly and applied research, as well as participate in university and professional development

activities including curriculum development, assessment, and improvement.

Interested applicants should apply using Kettering University's online system

(https://jobs.kettering.edu). Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching interests, (4) a statement on research interests, and (5) names of at

least three references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2013, and will continue

until the position is filled.

Inquiries regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Srinivas R. Chakravarthy via e-mail (schakrav@kettering.edu).  The university is AA/EOE.

Montana State University--Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

INSTITUTION: Montana State University
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track Position 
LINK: http://www.montana.edu/jobs/faculty/14-138[montana.edu]
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Faculty Position Announcement

Assistant or Associate Professor in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (M&IE) at Montana State University invites applications and nominations from outstanding individuals for a tenure-track position in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  

The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching in the M&IE Department, develop a nationally-recognized externally-funded scholarly program in the focus area, and collaborate with MSU’s research centers and regional partners.  Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participation in accreditation activities and committee assignments, and service to the university, state, and profession.   

Required qualifications include:

1.       Earned Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or closely related field by date of hire.

2.       Record of quality peer-reviewed and other scholarly publications

3.       Excellent potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching in M&IE.

4.       Outstanding potential for developing a nationally recognized, externally funded scholarly program in the area of focus.

5.       Demonstrated ability to engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

·         An ability to complement existing focus areas of the Department, College and University, such as Design and Manufacturing (e.g., CAD, design for manufacturability, additive manufacturing), Dynamics and Controls (e.g., mechatronics, robotics, vehicle dynamics), Energy (e.g., building energy systems, energy materials, energy optimization), or Materials (e.g., engineering polymers, biological polymers).

·         Good understanding of engineering fundamentals, including engineering design.

·         Effective teamwork, and interpersonal and communication skills.

·         An ability to lead and conduct, high quality scholarship in an interdisciplinary environment.

·         Interest in student success and commitment to quality teaching.

·         Commitment to advancing student, faculty, staff, and intellectual diversity.

Since increasing the diversity of the engineering profession is a strategic priority for the MSU College of Engineering, women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information and application procedure, please see the complete position announcement at http://www.montana.edu/jobs/faculty/14-138[montana.edu]. Screening of applications will begin November 12, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. 

ADA/AA/EO/VETERANS PREFERENCE

University of Tennessee, Knoxville--The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

INSTITUTION: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
DEPARTMENT: The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track Position 
LINK:
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Faculty Position in Construction Engineering Management – The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Construction Engineering and Management.  A broad range of construction engineering and management backgrounds of relevance to CEE will be considered. These include (but are not limited to) resilient infrastructure construction and maintenance, instrumentation and monitoring, building information models, data intensive and high fidelity complex systems modeling and automation, financial/economic decision making for construction projects, rehabilitation of critical infrastructure, safety, energy efficient buildings, sustainable built environment, and lifecycle assessment..  Salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Review of applications will begin on Dec. 1, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.  Candidates must hold an earned doctoral degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or closely related field at the time the position is filled.  Candidates must have research and teaching interest in construction engineering and management.  Strong communication skills, an ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment, and eligibility to work in the United States at the time the position is filled are also requirements of the position.  The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is now located in a new $25-million teaching and research facility.  The Department is entering a significant new era and is expected to play an important role in the College of Engineering's vision to become a leading research institution and to take advantage of unique opportunities for multidisciplinary research programs with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and other campus partners including the Center for Transportation Research, Southeast Transportation Center on Safety (STC), Joint Institute for Advanced Materials, Institute of a Secure and Sustainable Environment (ISSE), and Construction Industry Research and Policy Center.  Additional information can be found at www.engr.utk.edu/civil/ . Applicants should submit; 1) (1) a letter of interest addressing qualifications, research interests, and teaching interests, (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information (address, phone number, and e-mail address) of five references.  Please send a single electronic file (preferably pdf) as an e-mail attachment to: Search Committee Chair, CEEfacultysearch@utk.edu.  Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Asad Khattak, Chair of the Search Committee, (voice: 865.974.7792; email: akhattak@utk.edu).

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Mississippi State University--Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering

INSTITUTION: Mississippi State University
DEPARTMENT: Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering
POSITION: 4 Open-Rank Tenure Track Positions
LINK: www.jobs.msstate.edu
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FACULTY POSITIONS

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applications for up to four tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with the appointments to begin August 16, 2014. Applicants must have a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field. Candidates at the Full Professor level will be eligible for the Southern Ionics Chair. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program and demonstrate excellence in teaching. The School is especially interested in candidates with interest in MSU’s core research areas of computational methods, advanced materials, and energy. The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering is housed in a state-of-the-art building dedicated to Chemical Engineering.  The School currently enrolls over 350 undergraduate and graduate students and annually conducts over $4M in externally funded research.  Mississippi State University is located in Starkville, Mississippi, a vibrant college town located in Northeast Mississippi.  More information about the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering can be found at www.che.msstate.edu.  Applicants should apply via the MSU employment website (www.jobs.msstate.edu) and include a detailed vita, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of three references.  Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2013, and continue until the position is filled.   MSU is an AA/EOE.